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Swinging Richard Direct

Name: Swinging Richard Direct
Rating: 1.6

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Routes in Chocolate Boulder 1

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	Lumpy V-easy 3
	Smoothie V0+ 4+
	Swinging Richard V4 6B
	Swinging Richard Direct V2 5+

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Type:	Boulder, 15 ft (5 m)
FA:	unknown
Page Views:	1,420 total · 6/month
Shared By:	C Miller on Jan 22, 2006
Admins:	Greg Opland, C Miller, Gunkswest, Mike Morley, Adam Stackhouse, Salamanizer Ski, Justin Johnsen, Vicki Schwantes Page Updates (admin only)

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Access Issue: Climbing Regulations/Seasonal Raptor Closures Details

The Joshua Tree National Park Superintendent's Compendium states that:
1. Vegetation is not allowed to be used as an anchor.
2. Only neutral or rock colored bolt hangers are allowed.

For a complete list of climbing rules and closures visit:
nps.gov/jotr/planyourvisit/…

Description

Start at the southwest corner of the boulder with both hands matched on a large incut jug (same as for Swinging Richard) and then launch up the rounded arete above. Balancy and sometime reachy moves on this enjoyable problem.